spaghetti sauce

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Mommyof3 said:

Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they wouldn't
mind sharing?

MO3
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I don't, but I just buy it at the store. It's amazing how different
varieties of tomato-based sauces can have vastly different carb counts.
I read all the labels and look for ones with no HFC or added sugars, and
then from those I look for the lowest carb count. I can't remember what
brands I've bought, because I buy it so infrequently, but I can usually
find some around 5g per half-cup serving, and since I use just a few
tablespoons when I have something like chicken parmesan, I consider it
low-carb enough for me.

"I don't, but I just buy it at the store. It's amazing how different
varieties of tomato-based sauces can have vastly different carb
counts."

That's what I do too. First, you can forget about all the common
brands everyone knows about, ie Ragu, Preggo, etc. The ones that are a
little more expensive tend to have a lot less carbs. There are also
some very inexpensive ones, like Casa Visco, which makes spaghetti and
pizza sauce that I think is about 4g net per half cup. There are quite
a few that are in the 4-6g range. There are also the Carb Option ones
which are LC.

If you want to make your own, you could probably find recipes at
foodtv.com and adapt it. As long as you don't put sugar in it, it will
likely turn out to be about the same carb count as the commercial ones.

Mommyof3 said:

Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they wouldn't
mind sharing?

MO3
305/294/249 first goal

I always do it on the cheap.

1-2 cans of tomatoes (I prefer imported italian)
half an onion
sliced mushrooms

Saute mushrooms & sliced onion in a saucepan, add tomatoes, simmer 30 min.
Add dried italian herbs, and fresh herbs from the garden.
Maybe add a little sugar or artificial sweetener to balance flavors.

gtoomey

Spaghetti is not low carb.

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Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they wouldn't
mind sharing?

MO3
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Spaghetti sauce can go on things other than spaghetti, just as butter
can go on things other than toast.

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JC Der Koenig said:

Spaghetti is not low carb.

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Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they wouldn't
mind sharing?

MO3
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Do you disagree with the statement that spaghetti is not low carb?

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Quoted message said:

Spaghetti sauce can go on things other than spaghetti, just as butter
can go on things other than toast.

In article <[email hidden]>,

JC Der Koenig said:

Spaghetti is not low carb.

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Quoted message said:

Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they
wouldn't
mind sharing?

MO3
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Uh, no. I just don't see the relevance.

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JC Der Koenig said:

Do you disagree with the statement that spaghetti is not low carb?

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Quoted message said:

Spaghetti sauce can go on things other than spaghetti, just as butter
can go on things other than toast.

In article <[email hidden]>,

JC Der Koenig said:

Spaghetti is not low carb.

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Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW

"Mommyof3" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they
> wouldn't
> mind sharing?
>
> MO3
> 305/294/249 first goal
>

Neither do I.

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Quoted message said:

Uh, no. I just don't see the relevance.

In article <[email hidden]>,

JC Der Koenig said:

Do you disagree with the statement that spaghetti is not low carb?

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Quoted message said:

Spaghetti sauce can go on things other than spaghetti, just as butter
can go on things other than toast.

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"JC Der Koenig" <[email hidden]> wrote:

> Spaghetti is not low carb.
>
> --
> Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. --
> MFW
>
>
> "Mommyof3" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> > Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they
> > wouldn't
> > mind sharing?
> >
> > MO3
> > 305/294/249 first goal
> >

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says...

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Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they wouldn't
mind sharing?

I rarely make things the same way twice, but this one turned out really
well:

ground turkey - 2.5 lb (20 oz)
cabbage - 11.3 oz
celery - 21.8 oz
garlic - 30 gm
mushrooms, crimini - 12 oz
onion - 2 medium
tomato sauce - 58 oz
diced tomatoes - 28 oz
zucchini - 13 oz
burgundy - 2 cup
marjoram - 1 tbl
basil - 1 tbl
oregano - 3 tbl
parsley - 1 tbl
thicken thin/not starch - 1 tbl

I use Safeway's brand tomato sauce and diced tomatoes because they don't
put sugar in it. I tend to stay away from ground beef, so I used ground
turkey instead.

The above made 24 cups of sauce at 7.4 net carbs and 114 calories per
cup.

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I ended up doing it very similar to yours. I used fresh galrlic and onion,
and green peppers. Then just added tomato sauce. It turned out wonderful!
Thanks!

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Quoted message said:

Mommyof3 said:

Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they wouldn't
mind sharing?

MO3
305/294/249 first goal

I always do it on the cheap.

1-2 cans of tomatoes (I prefer imported italian)
half an onion
sliced mushrooms

Saute mushrooms & sliced onion in a saucepan, add tomatoes, simmer 30 min.
Add dried italian herbs, and fresh herbs from the garden.
Maybe add a little sugar or artificial sweetener to balance flavors.

gtoomey

I use a lot of the classico tomato and basil sauce. It has a
relatively low carb count for a reasonable amount of sauce. I use it
either with these frozen meatballs we get from sams and slices of
provolone cheese, or I make a "pizza" with low carb tortillas, cheese,
and pepperoni.

brian

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Quoted message said:

I don't, but I just buy it at the store. It's amazing how different
varieties of tomato-based sauces can have vastly different carb
counts.

That's what I do too. First, you can forget about all the common
brands everyone knows about, ie Ragu, Preggo, etc. The ones that are a
little more expensive tend to have a lot less carbs. There are also
some very inexpensive ones, like Casa Visco, which makes spaghetti and
pizza sauce that I think is about 4g net per half cup. There are quite
a few that are in the 4-6g range. There are also the Carb Option ones
which are LC.

It's also true that years of label reading has had an
impact on manufacturers so keep checking every couple
of years. Around 5 years ago several brands of tomato
paste used to have corn syrup in their ingredient list
and they no longer do. Clearly the result of low
carbers or whoever reading labels and declining to buy
ones with added sugar. Last time I looked Newman's Own
appeared to have a low carb count.

Quoted message said:

If you want to make your own, you could probably find recipes at
foodtv.com and adapt it. As long as you don't put sugar in it, it will
likely turn out to be about the same carb count as the commercial ones.

So what to put that sauce on, folks? Pasta tends to
be high carb and I tend to disbelieve claims about
"digestible" carbs and such. Spaghetti squash - been
there, done that. What else?

I've made veggie casserole with a tomato sauce in it.
Good but doesn't seem to be a substitute. I've made
chicken carriatore with tomato sauces.

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Doug Freyburger said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I don't, but I just buy it at the store. It's amazing how different
varieties of tomato-based sauces can have vastly different carb
counts.

That's what I do too. First, you can forget about all the common
brands everyone knows about, ie Ragu, Preggo, etc. The ones that are a
little more expensive tend to have a lot less carbs. There are also
some very inexpensive ones, like Casa Visco, which makes spaghetti and
pizza sauce that I think is about 4g net per half cup. There are quite
a few that are in the 4-6g range. There are also the Carb Option ones
which are LC.

It's also true that years of label reading has had an
impact on manufacturers so keep checking every couple
of years. Around 5 years ago several brands of tomato
paste used to have corn syrup in their ingredient list
and they no longer do. Clearly the result of low
carbers or whoever reading labels and declining to buy
ones with added sugar. Last time I looked Newman's Own
appeared to have a low carb count.

Quoted message said:

If you want to make your own, you could probably find recipes at
foodtv.com and adapt it. As long as you don't put sugar in it, it will
likely turn out to be about the same carb count as the commercial ones.

So what to put that sauce on, folks? Pasta tends to
be high carb and I tend to disbelieve claims about
"digestible" carbs and such. Spaghetti squash - been
there, done that. What else?

I've made veggie casserole with a tomato sauce in it.
Good but doesn't seem to be a substitute. I've made
chicken carriatore with tomato sauces.

How's about on a hamburger, with melted mozzarella and pepperoni and
mushrooms? A pizza burger!

On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:41:27 GMT, "Mommyof3" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they wouldn't
mind sharing?

MO3
305/294/249 first goal

And what are you going to do with the sauce? Spaghetti is full of
carbs. You are only allowed to eat the sauce. Otherwise you will be
reported to the Atkins Corp and you will be fined and prosecuted.

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On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:41:27 GMT, "Mommyof3" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they wouldn't
mind sharing?

MO3
305/294/249 first goal

And what are you going to do with the sauce? Spaghetti is full of
carbs. You are only allowed to eat the sauce. Otherwise you will be
reported to the Atkins Corp and you will be fined and prosecuted.

You can put it on Shiritaki or veggies, and I often use a tomato sauce
on chicken parts. :-)

I just use fresh peeled tomatoes and a variety of my choice of fresh and
dried herbs and spices.

If you need something specific, let me know and I'll jot something down.
I generally just make up stuff as I go following a general outline.

Cheers!
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Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

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On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:41:27 GMT, "Mommyof3" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Does anyone have a good low carb recipe for spaghetti sauce they wouldn't
mind sharing?

MO3
305/294/249 first goal

And what are you going to do with the sauce? Spaghetti is full of
carbs. You are only allowed to eat the sauce. Otherwise you will be
reported to the Atkins Corp and you will be fined and prosecuted.

You can put it on Shiritaki or veggies, and I often use a tomato sauce
on chicken parts. :-)

He's a regular troll -- you know, the one whose wife left him after she
lost weight on Atkins. He drops in every now and then to make inane
derogatory comments, and often uses different names. Just ignore him.

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Saffire
205/129/125
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

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